Weed & Feed Program

		2236 E. 10th St. Indianapolis, IN 46201 317-633-7300
	Weed and Seed Program

A lot of people are confused about what Weed and Seed means when they hear about it. Some think it’s a gardening club, others think it is a lawn care company. The NESCO Weed and Seed initiative is a crime prevention/revitalization strategy pioneered by the U.S. Justice Department throughout the United States. The NESCO Weed and Seed site is part of other Indianapolis sites. The “weed” philosophy and its related funding are directed to law enforcement. IPD East District puts the funding to use in the priority areas of the neighborhood based on needs and statistics.
The “seed” philosophy and its related funding are directed to revitalization of the neighborhood as a way to discourage crime and the erosion of social and economic stability. This is achieved through prevention, intervention, treatment and neighborhood restoration. To direct this initiative, four key committees meet issues of importance to the neighborhood.
Your Support
Your support is needed now more than ever in our 32-year history…
The work we accomplish in Near Eastside neighborhoods is accomplished largely through the efforts of volunteers. In 2001, volunteers pledged 6,364 hours of their time in confidence of the NESCO Mission. In that same year, the generosity of our funders-corporate, foundation and individual-enabled us to carry out our mission. This year the need for that support still remains while foundations, corporations and individuals face investment challenges following the 9-11 tragedy that rocked our country. Those challenges have dramatically reduced the funds available for non-profits in our country and state. That is why we grow to depend on the generosity of our neighbors next door and far away. Your generosity is a pledge of confidence in the need for cleaner and safer Near Eastside neighborhoods and in our ability to make a difference. To pledge your confidence by volunteering, call the NESCO office at 633-7300. To pledge your confidence with a donation, send your tax-deductible donation to: NESCO Charitable Trust, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46201. Thanks for becoming a partner in the NESCO mission of creating cleaner and safer neighborhoods.